Ext3 instead of Ext4

[NoOp]

On 03/06/2010 08:02 AM, MirJafar Ali wrote:
> Hello
> 
> I have installed Ubuntu 9.10 on my laptop and some experts suggested that I
> should use
> ext3 if I want to copy files from windows ( or other file systems ). I am
> not sure, but respect
> their advises.
> 
> I couldn't notice if there is an option to select ext3/ext4 filesystem in
> Ubuntu ?
> 
> Can someone give right directions in this matter ? I immediate requirements
> are to use
> e2fsprogs which are filesystem utilties ?

It was suggested that you use ext3 for your external 640GB portable
hard-drive. ext4 is fine for your laptop.